Scientists Find New Tricks For Old Drugs
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Most drugs have side effects, but sometimes they’re actually good news. Researchers are now exploring
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Health Care – General
State-by-state breakdown of 85 rural hospital closures
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Of the 26 states that have seen at least one rural hospital close
Read MoreSkinny Fat may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults
A new study published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, found that “skinny fat” – the combination of low
Read MoreAs drug resistance grows, combining antibiotics could turn up new treatments
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Combining certain antibiotics could help them pack a one-two punch against harmful bacteria, according to a new study
Read MoreMore Nurse Practitioners Now Pursue Residency Programs To Hone Skills
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The patient at the clinic was in his 40s and had lost both
Read MoreSepsis is the third leading cause of death. Can a new blood test change that?
(By Karen Weintraub for STAT) In his spare time, when he feels up to it, Ronnie Roberts walks through hospital
Read MoreMedical apps for patients: how caregivers can support health consumers remotely
(By Staff at Becker’s Hospital Review) As surveys show, patients usually think of a patient app as a tool to keep
Read MoreDeep brain stimulation may slow the progression of Parkinson’s tremor
According to a recently released study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, deep brain stimulation (DBS) may slow the progression of
Read MoreKentucky’s hep A outbreak ‘worst on record’
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) Kentucky public health officials confirmed 969 cases of Hepatitis A in the state
Read MoreTop Policy Expert’s Ties To Giant Drugmaker Often Go Unstated
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) When Dr. Mark McClellan sat for an in-depth 30-minute question-and-answer session at an April
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